Dene Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manor Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 5RL |
| Phone | 01915546000 |
| Reference Number | 147122 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 635 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.5%
Girls: 48.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 58.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 70 | 67 | 137 |
| 8 | 76 | 71 | 147 |
| 9 | 70 | 50 | 120 |
| 10 | 48 | 51 | 99 |
| 11 | 63 | 69 | 132 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| African | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-09-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-29 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-04-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-12-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-29 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-04-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-12-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.33 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Dene House Primary School
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL |
0.1 miles |
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Cotsford Primary School
Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH |
0.43 miles |
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Yohden Primary School
Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4HP |
0.43 miles |
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Horden Nursery School
Cotsford Park, Peterlee, SR8 4TB |
0.54 miles |
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Seascape Primary School
Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ |
0.55 miles |
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
1.01 miles |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4AB |
1.07 miles |
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Blackhall Primary School
Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA |
1.19 miles |
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Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
1.33 miles |
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Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
1.33 miles |
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Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ |
1.43 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4HE |
1.44 miles |
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Shotton Hall Primary School
Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX |
1.45 miles |
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Hesleden Primary School
Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT |
1.49 miles |
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Easington Colliery Primary School
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ |
2.16 miles |
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Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Rosemary Lane, Peterlee, SR8 3BQ |
2.37 miles |
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Easington CofE Primary School
EASINGTON VILLAGE, HALL WALK, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3BP |
2.42 miles |
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Shotton Primary School
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP |
2.86 miles |
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Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hutton Henry, Hartlepool, TS27 4RY |
2.92 miles |
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Wingate Community Nursery School
Partridge Terrace, Wingate, TS28 5BD |
3.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
1.16 miles |
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East Durham College
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN |
1.22 miles |
|
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU |
1.52 miles |
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Easington Academy
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY |
2.15 miles |
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Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP |
2.41 miles |
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Wellfield School
North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX |
2.99 miles |
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St Hild's Church of England School
King Oswy Drive, West View, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB |
4.77 miles |